Alabama players vote Minkah Fitzpatrick team MVP, team captain

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Junior defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick was named the University of Alabama football’s team’s MVP and a captain for the 2017 season on Sunday evening.

Also named permanent captains were senior center Bradley Bozeman, senior linebacker Rashaan Evans and senior linebacker Shaun Dion Hamilton. Per Crimson Tide tradition, they’ll all have their names, handprints and footprints set in concrete at Denny Chimes on campus during the spring A-Day celebration.

Both the MVP and captains honors are voted on by players.

The team held its annual awards banquet at the Birmingham Sheraton. Earlier Sunday, the Crimson Tide landed a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals and will face Clemson in the Sugar Bowl on Jan. 1.